What is the key difference between Garmin Connect Workouts MCP and Hermes Action Bridge?

Garmin Connect Workouts MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Hermes Action Bridge belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Garmin Connect Workouts MCP or Hermes Action Bridge in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Garmin Connect Workouts MCP and Hermes Action Bridge free or paid?

Garmin Connect Workouts MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Hermes Action Bridge operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Garmin Connect Workouts MCP lists 8 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Hermes Action Bridge lists 5 tools with 2 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Garmin Connect Workouts MCP and Hermes Action Bridge together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Garmin Connect Workouts MCP vs Hermes Action Bridge

In-depth architectural comparison of the Garmin Connect Workouts MCP and Hermes Action Bridge MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Garmin Connect Workouts MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Hermes Action Bridge

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Garmin Connect Workouts MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Hermes Action Bridge if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Garmin Connect Workouts MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: create_garmin_workout, list_garmin_workouts, get_garmin_workout.

Explore Garmin Connect Workouts MCP Details

Choose Hermes Action Bridge when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: hermes_run, hermes_plan, hermes_capabilities.

Explore Hermes Action Bridge Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Garmin Connect Workouts MCP Developer Tools	Hermes Action Bridge Developer Tools
Summary	Turn plain language into real workouts on your Garmin watch: pace, HR, power, intervals, swim sets.	Delegate real-world actions from Claude Code, Codex, and other agents to Hermes Agent.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Garmin Connect Workouts MCP Tools (8)

create_garmin_workout

Create a structured workout with steps, targets, and repeat blocks.

list_garmin_workouts

List workouts in the Garmin Connect account.

get_garmin_workout

Fetch the full structure of one workout.

update_garmin_workout

Replace an existing workout's contents, keeping its id.

delete_garmin_workout

Delete a workout.

schedule_garmin_workout

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Garmin Connect Workouts MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "garmin-connect-workouts-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "garmin-connect-workouts-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Hermes Action Bridge Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hermes-action-bridge": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Garmin Connect Workouts MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Hermes Action Bridge belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Garmin Connect Workouts MCP when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Hermes Action Bridge when you require tools for developer tools.

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